Creation Flashcards
Where does the word ‘bible’ come from?
It comes from the Greek word ‘biblion’ meaning ‘book’.
How many books does the Roman Catholic Church recognise in the Bible?
73 books written approximately between 1000BCE and 100CE.
CE = common era BCE = before common era
Was the bible written for just one audience?
No
It’s written for many audiences.
What type of writing does the Bible contain?
Stories, prayers, poetry, prophecies, history and advice.
What is the Bible divided into?
Old Testament and New Testament
What is the Old Testament about?
Written before Jesus about God’s relationship with the Israelites (Jews).
What is the New Testament about?
Jesus and onwards.
What is an Apostle?
An apostle is ‘one who is sent out’.
The 12 original disciples are known as the 12 apostles. Current Bishops have succeeded them. They have their authority.
What are the names of the 4 main sections that make up the Old Testament?
1) Law
2) History
3) Wisdom
4) Prophecy
What makes up Law in the Old Testament?
The first 5 books telling how the Israelites became the people of God.
Contains ‘laws’ and ‘guidelines’ for Jews.
What makes up History in the Old Testament?
Books that show and teach how God guided the Jews, and how they often ignored him.
What makes up Wisdom in the Old Testament?
A mixture of prayers, psalms, poems and books of advice that helps people understand their faith.
What makes up Prophecy in the Old Testament?
The books of the prophets whose inspired words challenged the people to remain faithful to God.
What are the names of the 4 main sections that make up the New Testament?
1) The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)
2) The Acts of Apostles
3) The Epistles (letters)
4) The Book of Revelation
What makes up The Gospels in the New Testament?
Covers the actions and teachings of Jesus - Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
What makes up The Acts of Apostles in the New Testament?
Books that tell us some of the events of ther early church.
What makes up The Epistles in the New Testament?
Letters that were written by the Apostles that discuss how to follow Jesus’ teachings everyday.
What makes up The Book of Revelation in the New Testament?
Written by the Apostle John.
Includes his mystical visions which some christians believe describe the end of the world.
What was the criteria for the acceptance of a book into the New Testament?
1) One of the 12 Apostles had to be the authority behind the book (e.g Mark was Peter’s scribe).
2) The books had to be written before the end of the 1st century.
3) The books had to be accepted by all christian churches.
What type of writing is Genesis 1?
Genesis 1 is a poem that describes the creation of the universe.
What are the events of the 7 Days of Creation?
1) Day and Night
2) Sky
3) Earth, Sea, Plants
4) Sun, moon, stars
5) Fish and Birds
6) Animals and Humans
7) God rested
What are some key quotes from Genesis 1?
“God saw that it was good…and it was so” - “very good”
“Let there be light”
“So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them”
What does the catholic church teach about the Genesis creation stories?
The catholic church teaches that the Genesis creation stories are ‘myths’.
Whence why Gen 1 is a poem.
The catholic church believe that God created the world through the Big Bang.
What is a myth?
Simple stories which tell important, deep truths.
NOT IN THE SENSE OF BEING UNTRUE.